Movement to amend child labor law gains momentum
Washington february twenty seven last year the supreme court struck down the child labor act now united front by women national groups and the american federation of labor pushes a constitutional amendment. resolutions have been introduced in the house judiciary committee reported favorably and Wester to file its report and carry it on the floor. in the senate senator shortridge california to report a similar bill. over thirty organizations backing the drive but opposed by southern states that rely on child labor.
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United States Supreme Court
American Federation of Labor
House of Representatives
House Judiciary Committee
J. M. Wester
House
Senate
Shortridge
California
Livestock Shippers Meet on Cooperative Marketing
Ohio Livestock Shippers Association begins its two day annual meeting with discussions on cooperative marketing from all angles. Topics include farmer owned commission firms feeder cattle purchases from western ranges market reports and transportation issues for co operatives.
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Eee
Ohio Livestock Shippers’ Association
Negro wife sues man over five year divorce claim in Indiana
In Noblesville Indiana Mrs Jen nie Rickman colored files for divorce against her husband Wilbur Rickman after twelve years of marriage and four children accusing him of being white. Rickman who has long passed as a negro is seeking a court ruling to be declared white citing white parentage.
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Wilbur Rickman
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Beer
New Haven Folk Oppose Blasting Sleeping Giant Head
In New Haven Connecticut residents rally to stop blasting the Sleeping Giant head a hill range north of the city known as Mr Carmel. A traprock company is blasting away the head for paving material shipped east sparking a large local protest and calls to preserve the landmark for future generations.
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New Haven
NEW_ HAVEN
Conn
Carmel
Commerce Head Voicing Appeal Over Radio License Case
Secretary of Commerce Hoover will appeal the Inter City Radio Corp of New York case, which won a mandamus order forcing issuance of a license. Hoover warned that reversal is needed or the department’s control over radio operators along the coast may be nullified, amid interference complaints from naval and other coast radio services.
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Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Inter-City Radio Corporation of New York
Naval
Commerce Department
Ohio university Y M C A elects officers for year
The Ohio university Y M C A elected Gilbert Graham president Hjal mer Gustafson vice president and Stanley Moore secretary at a recent meeting The officer group plus Rev C C Bond will form the executive committee to appoint a cabinet of 12 committee chairmen The plan aims to boost organization interests and foster closer campus communication.
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Ohio university Y/ M. C. A
Gilbert Graham
Hjalmer Gustafson
Stanley Moore
C. C. Bond
Calwell Pleads Guilty and Sentenced in Grand Larceny Case
Donald Caldwell a 22 year old Wabash College sophomore and protege of Senator W B McKinley of Illinois pleaded guilty to grand larceny and embezzlement from a local clothing store during the Christmas rush and was sentenced to 1 to 14 years in the Indiana State Reformatory. The case notes Caldwell confessed to stealing money and clothing and was being sent through school by the senator.
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Mnd
Donald Caldwell
Sophomre
Wabash College
W. B. McKinley
Illinois
Indiana State Reformatory
Caldwell
Tilingis
Lostro Auto Sales to Stay in Athens, Eyes New Quarters
John R. Lostro states the firm may sell its building at Court and An on streets but will not quit Athens. If sold, new quarters will host Durant and Star cars, reflecting heavy ongoing Athens investment and strong local sales. Community awaits expansion and more housing to accommodate growth.
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Lostro Co
Lastro
Durant
Star
Grand jury to probe Anti-Saloon League leader
New York on February 26 1920 a grand jury will be asked to return an indictment charging grand larceny against William H Anderson superintendent of the Anti Saloon League of New York state.
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New York
Anti-Saloon League of
New York State
William H. Anderson
Dry Organization
It's double and triple stitched an honest shoe
An advertisement extols a durable shoe described as double and triple stitched and worth more than the asking price. The copy emphasizes quality construction and value as a selling point.
Debate Grows Popular in Stewart District
Rome township Literary society met at Rome township high school auditorium to discuss capital punishment abolition. Judges ruled for the affirmative. music by Townsend and Nice enhanced the evening. Next topic set for March 2 on liquor versus war. Rome basketball beat Cheshire 48 to 10, Elwin O’neal scoring 20 for Rome.
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Robert Seaman
Charles McBee
W. E. Hopkins
Chas. Townsend
Marie Nice
Dewey Newman
Don Campbell
G. H. Chambers
W. H. Nichols
Chas. Byron
A. A. Campbell
F. H. Laughlin
Roy Wetherell
J. Riddison
Cheshire
Rome
Elwin O'neal
In loving memory of William Brooks dies one year ago
In loving memory of William Brooks who died one year ago today is sadly missed by his family Mrs William Brooks and Family.
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William Brooks
Willam Brooks
Famous German Racing Trainer Is Mourned
BERLIN German racing world mourns G. Johnson 73 a veteran trainer who for decades led German stables. He shot himself amid despondency after a long career including Impuiss winner of the 1895 German Derby Troilhetta 1896 and Tuki 1961. Johnson also trained for Prince von Puerstenberg Countess Thiele Winkler Court Henckle and Baron von Palkenhausen.
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Berlin
G. Johnson
Johnson
Impuiss
Troilhetta
Tuki
Prince von Puerstenberg
Thiele-Winkler
Court Henckle
Baron von Palkenhausen
Connecticut Bill Aims to Ban Strikes and Penalize
Hartford bill by the State Manufacturers Association seeks to forbid strikes and impose drastic penalties. It is now before the Connecticut General Assembly for action.
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Hartford
Conn
State Manufacturers’ Association
Connecticut General Assembly
Owner of Bull Sued For Goring Injuries Near Here
Norris Friend sues Titus Johnson, a local farmer, for 10000 dollars claiming injuries after being gored by a bull. The suit alleges damages from the incident and seeks compensation.
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Defiance
Norris
Titus Johnson
Here
Coca Cola Board Declares Quarterly and Extra Dividend
Directors of Coca Cola company at the Atlanta meeting authorize a quarterly dividend of 1.50 dollars in cash and an extra dividend of 50 cents per share, payable to stockholders of record on April 25.
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Coca Cola Company
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